What a treat to get a chance to hang out with and photograph alongside the Big Island’s premiere wedding photographer James Rubio! James had a super cool rainforest location to share with us, and connected us with Kanoe, who rocked it out in a bridal gown. Yesterday we hiked down through a tropical forest trail and to the oceanfront near Hilo, Hawaii.

Special thanks goes out to Baba, who was essential in helping Kanoe get around the tricky terrain. Three cheers for rad boyfriends!

We had fun today.

Bev and James Rubio are the BEST hosts! Not only did they take us for a great lunch at a local Japanese restaurant but they took us to the Onomea donkey trail – a place James went as a kid to find opihi.

Our model was Kanoe, a beautiful “island girl”. She did a great job and we got some pretty amazing shots.
Here are some of my favs from the session -

What a great day! Thanks so much Bev and James Rubio! It was an honor to shoot with you guys!

~Amy